How to pronounce omoclavicular
Say it like oh-moh-kluh-VIK-yuh-ler. Omoclavicular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIK).
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- oh
- moh
- kluh
- VIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omoclavicular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of omoclavicular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-moh-kluh-VIK-yuh-luh.
What does omoclavicular mean?
- Of or pertaining to the shoulder and the clavicle.
Where does omoclavicular come from?
From omo- (“relating to the shoulder”) + clavicular.
Words that rhyme with omoclavicular
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Questions about saying omoclavicular
How do you pronounce omoclavicular?
Say oh-moh-kluh-VIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊmoʊkləˈvɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊməʊkləˈvɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omoclavicular?
Omoclavicular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIK). Broken into parts: oh · moh · kluh · VIK · yuh · ler.
Is omoclavicular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌəʊməʊkləˈvɪkjələ/ (oh-moh-kluh-VIK-yuh-luh).